Better Homes and Gardens BH&G Casseroles 2022

Freezing Casseroles For greater ease on future busy nights, freeze casseroles in disposable foil pans. Not a fan of foil pans? Here’s how to conveniently freeze a casserole without tying up your best baking dish. Check out Double Up, p. 36, for recipes that make one dish to serve now and one to freeze and eat later. 1 Choose a baking dish that is both oven- and freezer-safe. Line the bottom of the dish with foil or parchment paper, allowing some overhang on the ends. Assemble the casserole in the prepped dish but don’t bake it. Cover the dish with foil; freeze overnight. 2 Once frozen, lift the casserole from the dish using the foil or parchment overhang. If you like, you can overwrap the frozen casserole with plastic wrap or foil. Place…

Biscuits and Sausage Gravy HANDS ON 30 minutes BAKE 18 minutes at 425°F 1 Tbsp. butter1 cup chopped onion12 oz. bulk pork sausage2¾ cups all-purpose flour3 cups milk1 tsp. salt½ tsp. coarsely ground black pepper⅓ cup chopped fresh chives and/or sage1 Tbsp. sugar2½ Tbsp. baking powder⅓ cup butter, cut up3 Tbsp. shortening1 cup buttermilk 1. Preheat oven to 425°F. For gravy, in a 12-inch oven-going skillet melt the 1 Tbsp. butter over medium. Stir in onion. Cook and stir until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Add sausage; cook and stir over medium-high until sausage is browned. Stir in ¼ cup of the flour. Add milk and ¼ tsp. each of the salt and pepper. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly; cook and stir 1 minute more. Remove from heat. Stir in chives. 2. For…

Jalapeño Popper Tot Casserole HANDS ON 20 minutes BAKE 25 minutes at 450°F STAND 5 minutes Nonstick cooking spray6 slices bacon, chopped2 8-oz. pkg. reduced-fat cream cheese (neufchatel), softened1 cup sour cream½ cup chicken broth2 tsp. mild chili powder3 cups chopped cooked chicken2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (8 oz.)1 cup coarsely chopped pickled jalapeño peppers½ cup sliced green onions1 32-oz. pkg. frozen fried potato nuggets 1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Coat a 3-qt. rectangular baking dish with cooking spray. In a 10-inch skillet cook bacon over medium until crisp; drain. 2. In a large bowl stir together next four ingredients (through chili powder) until smooth. Stir in the bacon and next four ingredients (through onions). Spread mixture in prepared baking dish. Top with potato nuggets. 3. Bake, uncovered, until potatoes are browned and edges are bubbly,…

Butter Chicken Casserole HANDS ON 45 minutes BAKE 1 hour 10 minutes at 350°F 8 oz. dried spaghetti3 Tbsp. butter½ cup finely chopped onion1 Tbsp. lemon juice1 Tbsp. ginger-garlic paste3 tsp. garam masala3 tsp. ground cumin2 tsp. chili powder1 cup tomato puree1 6-oz. carton plain yogurt¾ cup heavy cream¼ tsp. cayenne pepper¼ tsp. salt3 6-oz. pkg. grilled chicken breast strips, chopped1 lb. paneer, cut into ½-inch cubes; crumbled queso fresco; or shredded farmer cheese2 10-oz. pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained2 8-oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened1 tsp. ground turmeric 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 3-qt. baking dish. Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain. 2. Meanwhile, in a 10-inch skillet melt butter over medium-high. Add onion and cook, stirring frequently, until onion is tender, about 4…

Chicken Cordon Bleu Wild Rice Casserole HANDS ON 20 minutes BAKE 35 minutes at 350°F Nonstick cooking spray¼ cup butter8 oz. fresh button or cremini mushrooms, sliced4 cloves garlic, minced3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour2½ cups whole milk or half-and-halfSalt and black pepper2 8.8-oz. pkg. cooked long grain and wild rice2 cups shredded cooked chicken1½ cups shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese (6 oz.)1 cup chopped cooked ham½ cup chopped green onions½ cup pankoChopped fresh parsley (optional) 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 3-qt. rectangular baking dish with cooking spray. In a 10-inch skillet melt 3 Tbsp. of the butter over medium. Add mushrooms and garlic; cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add flour; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in milk until smooth. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Season to taste with salt…

Korean Chicken With Broccoli HANDS ON 20 minutes MARINATE 15 minutes BAKE 35 minutes at 425°F 8 6-oz. skinless, boneless chicken breast halves½ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce3 Tbsp. lime juice2 Tbsp. packed brown sugar5 cloves garlic, minced4 tsp. grated fresh ginger1 Tbsp. Asian chili-garlic sauce1 Tbsp. olive oil6 cups cooked white or brown rice2 12- to 16-oz. pkg. frozen broccoli2 medium onions, cut into ½-inch wedges4 cloves garlic, minced1 Tbsp. sesame oil½ tsp. salt½ tsp. black pepperSesame seeds and lime wedges (optional) 1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Grease a 3-qt. rectangular baking dish and a 3-qt. disposable foil pan. Place chicken in a large bowl. 2. For marinade, in a small bowl combine next seven ingredients (through olive oil). Drizzle over chicken; toss to coat. Marinate at room temperature 15 minutes. 3. In another large bowl combine…